Turn Signal

JENN1974

MEMBER

1 POST

CHEVROLET MALIBU

I just bought this 2002 Malibu yesterday afternoon. As soon as I drive it around town, both blinkers fail. I can get the hazard lights to work, sometimes. It is kind of like I have to hit the button just right. I have to have blinkers, what could it be and is it going to be expensive?

Also, it is smoking when I take off only. Is this a big deal, or what could it possibly be?

I need help!

SPONSORED LINKS

Do you

have the same problem?

Yes

No

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 AT 8:16 AM

3 Replies

RASMATAZ

MEMBER

77,150 POSTS

Have the Turn/Hazard flasher unit check and for the smoke if its blue-your burning oil, Black rich fuel mixture and White your burning coolant.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 AT 8:20 AM

RASMATAZ

MEMBER

77,150 POSTS

Inbox : Message
From: Jenn1974
To: rasmataz
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:38 am
Subject: Burning white
It is burning white. Kinda smells like coolant. Is this a big deal? What would cause that?
I am worried about the financial aspect in repairs.I think it is probably the turn signal flasher, too. Is that expensive?

I am worried, 33, SF and I know nothing about cars!

Get it in and have the tests below done -could be a blown headgasket

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

The car is not overheating. Wouldn't that make it overheat?

You need to verify exactly what color it is. White smoke during initial cold starts could be condensation-Once the engine comes up to its normal temperature and its still there-the coolant is being burn in the combustion chamber. Probable Causes: Blown Headgasket/ Crack head or block